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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,977.43, 48,263.34 and 19,660.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,977.43, 48,263.34 and 19,660.96 is: 27,129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,977.43 : 48,263.34 = 19,660.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,977.43/48,263.34 = 19,660.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,977.43x = 48,263.34 × 19,660.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,977.43x = 948,903,597.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,903,597.21/34,977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,129.03

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